Resident Inspector - CNG Bus Assembly - Dikita Enterprises : Job Details

Resident Inspector - CNG Bus Assembly

Dikita Enterprises

Job Location : Livermore,CA, USA

Posted on : 2025-08-14T00:58:51Z

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$40.00/hr - $45.00/hr

Dikita Enterprises, Inc. (www.dikita.com), headquartered in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, is an actively growing architectural, engineering, and construction management firm with over 45 years of experience. Dikita's multi-disciplined team of engineering and construction management professionals delivers a wide range of projects, including transit build-out, transit market research, infrastructure improvements and expansion, new facilities, and capital construction services. Our integrity and commitment to quality are our strengths.

SUMMARY

The purpose of this position is to provide in-plant inspection services and all necessary documentation to support vehicle acceptance for the manufacturing of Dallas Area Rapid Transit's (DART's) Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Bus Fleet. The Resident Inspector(s) must be local to the Livermore, CA area where the inspections will be conducted during the production of the buses. Relocation assistance is negotiable.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Review and become familiar with the manufacturer's in-plant quality control system.
  • Identify and report any non-compliance or deviations from quality standards in real-time.
  • Document these issues immediately and report them directly to both the manufacturer's designated quality control representative and DART's PM and DPM and/or designee.
  • Review and become familiar with the manufacturer's Quality Assurance plan to ensure the manufacturer is following its processes.
  • Review installation drawings, electrical schematics, manuals, non-conforming material tags, welding inspection (including ultrasonic, mag particle, dye penetration, and destructive testing), and other documentation as needed for each unit in production for detail and accuracy.
  • Review the manufacturer quality standards and other pertinent Quality Control/Assurance documentation as it pertains to this production.
  • Should be familiar with welding inspection.
  • Review and be familiar with DART's conformed vehicle specification and Quality Assurance provisions of the vehicle contract to assure the manufacturer's compliance with DART's technical and Quality Assurance requirements.
  • Review the documentation for each identified station of the manufacturing process for the work tasks and materials, including verification that the work tasks and materials are current, per contractual specifications.
  • In collaboration with the bus manufacturer, perform scheduled reviews of torque wrenches, test equipment, and measuring equipment used by the manufacturer to ensure all tools and equipment are in appropriate calibration.
  • Provide an inspection documentation package for each vehicle inspected under this contract.
  • Coordinate with the bus manufacturer to initiate necessary repairs within five (5) working days of notification of non-acceptance; and ensure that all identified issues are addressed by the manufacturer promptly and in accordance with DART's conformed vehicle specifications.
  • Monitor the repair process, document progress, and report back to DART's PM, DPM, and/or designee on the status of each repair until completion; and ensure that the bus manufacturer meets repair standards and timelines to prevent production or delivery delays.

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS, AND EXPERIENCE

  • A minimum of five (5) years of previous in-plant inspection experience, including production of standard heavy-duty transit buses.
  • Must be experienced with or certified in welding inspection.
  • Must be proficient with the following skill sets:
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Digital photography
  • Internet transmission of digital photographs, electronic reports, and emails from the manufacturer's location, as well as receiving, downloading, and printing photos and electronic reports.
  • Proficiency in computers and computer software to conduct logic ladder audits, and to operate on-board diagnostics to verify no faults or issues to the on-board systems prior to release and shipment of the bus to the Authority.
  • Use of test equipment to verify performance of vehicle systems, including but not limited to CNG fuel system, electrical, multiplex, HVAC, powerplant, and brakes.
  • Verification of Qualifications - Each applicant must submit the following documentation of qualifications. These qualifications must be verifiable. The documentation must be complete and submitted in order as indicated below.
  • Name
  • Current Address
  • Experience in in-plant inspections as it pertains to transit and inter-city buses, starting with the most recent in-plant inspection assignment and will include the following for each project:
  • Name of plant and location.
  • Number of buses and fuel type for that production run.
  • Name of the transit authority for whom the buses were manufactured.
  • Name of current contact for each transit authority that is familiar with the applicant's performance on that contract.
  • Duration of the bus production run and duration of the applicant's involvement.
  • Education and formal training the applicant has completed, starting with the most recent.
  • Copies of documentation, licenses, and certifications must be attached to the resume.
  • Other work history relevant to quality assurance, in-plant inspection, and transit bus maintenance.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

The compensation range is $38 to $43 per hour. Dikita offers a comprehensive health and welfare plan that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability, 401(k) with a discretionary match, company-paid licenses, certifications, and professional organization memberships. * We also offer dozens of supplemental benefits.

*Subject to repayment based on length of employment.

Preference will be given to residents of the Livermore, CA area. Relocation assistance is negotiable. As a condition of your employment, you must pass a background check and a pre-employment drug test. You may be subject to post-accident, random, and reasonable cause drug testing during employment.

We offer a grounded and family-oriented workplace in a progressive environment with a commitment to quality and integrity.

Dikita Enterprises, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against individuals based on race, national origin, age, religion, sex, disability, veteran status, or any other classification protected by law.

Seniority level
  • Seniority levelMid-Senior level
Employment type
  • Employment typeFull-time
Job function
  • Job functionQuality Assurance
  • IndustriesAlternative Fuel Vehicle Manufacturing

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